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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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